BBL Round 25 (Regular Season): Bonn is defeated by Ulm

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Telekom Baskets (16-10) and sixth ranked ratiopharm Ulm (15-9) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Telekom Baskets were defeated by ratiopharm Ulm in a tough game in Ulm 77-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Telekom Baskets. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 26-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Telekom Baskets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Mark Smith (193-1999, college: Kansas St.) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. ratiopharm Ulm's coach Ty Harrelson used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) responded with 23 points. Ulm have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Bonn at the other side dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. Ulm are looking forward to face Heidelberg (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bonn will play against Ludwigsburg (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Vechta. Twelfth ranked Rasta Vechta (11-14) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 11th ranked Chemnitz (11-13) 80-78 on Saturday evening. American Malik Parsons (190-1999, college: NWOSU) nailed 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Tommy Kuhse accounted for 17 points. Rasta Vechta's coach Christian Held allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Mali forward Amadou Sow (206-1998, college: UCSB) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Chemnitz in the defeat. Rasta Vechta have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Oldenburg. Chemnitz lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Vechta will play against Weissenfels (#16) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Chemnitz will play against Oldenburg (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game took place in Hamburg where higher ranked Gladiators (14-11) were upset on the court of sixteenth ranked Hamburg Towers (9-14) 90-72 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gladiators. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Ross Williams fired 27 points for the winners. Jordan Roland produced 19 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamburg moved-up to fourteenth place. Newly promoted Trier keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. Hamburg will meet at home league's leader Bayern in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trier will play against Bamberg (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: Hamburg lost to Trier on the opponent's court 92-101. Ludwigsburg outscored Frankfurt in a home game 97-65. Bamberg managed to beat Heidelberg on the road 99-85. Jena was crushed by Weissenfels on its own court 84-108. Rostock was beaten by ALBA in Berlin 89-85. Oldenburg lost to Wuerzburg at home 79-85. Oldenburg was outscored by Jena on the opponent's court 75-97.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 9 rebounds by Joe Wieskamp of Jena.



Trier - Hamburg 101-92

Very expected game in Trier where 16th ranked Hamburg Towers (9-14) were defeated by seventh ranked Gladiators (14-11) 101-92 on Wednesday. Trier made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Trier looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Hamburg's players. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. point guard Jordan Roland (185-1997, college: Northeastern, agency: Diamond Sports) fired 25 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Clay Guillozet (193-1997, college: Valdosta St.) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. Five Gladiators players scored in double figures. Guard Devon Daniels (196-1998, college: NC State, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced 24 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and guard LJ Thorpe (196-1999, college: UNC Asheville) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Trier maintains seventh place with 14-11 record. Loser Hamburg Towers dropped to the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. Trier will meet higher ranked Bamberg (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hamburg will play against the league's leader Bayern (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Trier: R.Jordan 25+2reb+4ast, L.Marten 16+1reb, G.Clay 16+2reb+6ast, A.Nolan 14+6reb+3ast, Y.Behnam 12+2ast, Z.Maik 6+1ast
Hamburg: D.Daniels 24+5reb+2ast, L.Thorpe 19+4reb+4ast, K.Ogbe 12+2reb+1ast, O.Rich 9, J.Niklas Wimberg 7+4reb, J.Grey 5+2reb

Ludwigsburg - Frankfurt 97-65

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (13-11) smashed at home 13th ranked Skyliners (10-15) 97-65 on Friday. Ludwigsburg dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Skyliners's 32. American-Guyanese forward Keeshawn Kellman (203-2000, college: FGCU) fired 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Jamaican-Canadian guard Stefan Smith (187-1999, college: St.John's, agency: Players Group) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Five EnBW Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. American guard William Christmas (196-1996, college: CPP) produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import point guard Isaiah Swope (178-2003, college: St.Louis) added 15 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ludwigsburg moved-up to eighth place. Frankfurt lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Ludwigsburg will meet higher ranked Bonn (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frankfurt will play against Rostock (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: B.Tray 14+1reb+2ast, S.Stefan 13+2reb+4ast, S.Babacar 12+6reb, K.Keeshawn 12+7reb+1ast, B.Julis 10+2reb+2ast, S.Toms 10+1reb+6ast
Frankfurt: I.Swope 15+1ast, W.Christmas 14+5reb+4ast, T.Pape 9+6reb, J.Holt 9+5reb, W.Desmond 5+1reb, R.Hawkins 5+7reb+1ast

Heidelberg - Bamberg 85-99

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (6-19) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Bamberg (16-9) 99-85 on Saturday. Bamberg shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Swingman Ibrahim Watson-Boye (196-1998, college: Dayton) fired 27 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Austin Crowley (196-2000, college: Southern Miss) chipped in 15 points. Guard DJ Horne (185-2000, college: NC State) produced 16 points and 5 assists and guard Michael Weathers (190-1997, college: SMU) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Four Bamberg and five MLP Academics Heidelberg players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bamberg have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Loser MLP Academics Heidelberg keeps the seventeenth position with 19 games lost. Bamberg will meet at home Trier (#7) in the next round. Heidelberg will play against Ulm (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bamberg: W.Ibrahim 27+4reb+4ast, W.Cobe 16+1reb+1ast, C.Austin 15+3reb+3ast, B.Richard 12+5reb+2ast, D.Demonia 8+7reb+5ast, K.Moritz 7+5reb+1ast
Heidelberg: D.Horne 16+5ast, M.Weathers 14+3reb+3ast, M.Seric 12+4reb+1ast, O.Osunniyi 11+7reb, K.McClain 10+2reb+3ast, P.Zipser 7

Jena - Weissenfels 84-108

There was a small surprise when sixteenth ranked MBC (9-16) outscored on the road 14th ranked Science City Jena (9-15) 108-84 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Weissenfels. Jena managed to win second period 31-29. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. MBC made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. MBC looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Swingman Khyri Thomas (190-1996, college: Creighton) fired 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Charles Callison (185-1995, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Joe Wieskamp (198-1999, college: Iowa) produced 16 points and 4 assists and point guard Jack Pagenkopf (191-1997, college: Utah Tech) added 14 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Five MBC and four Science City Jena players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Weissenfels maintains sixteenth place with 9-16 record. Newly promoted Jena dropped to the fifteenth position with 15 games lost. Weissenfels will meet at home higher ranked Vechta (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jena will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: T.Khyri 24+6reb+2ast, P.Jure 16+4reb+1ast, C.Charles 13+1reb+10ast, G.RJ 13+5reb+1ast, F.Marcus 12+4reb+3ast, W.Collin 12+4reb
Jena: J.Wieskamp 16+4reb+4ast, J.Pagenkopf 14+1reb+6ast, U.Iroegbu 12+3ast, K.Braxton 10+2reb+1ast, W.McNair Jr. 8+6reb+1ast, J.Franklin 8+4reb

Vechta - Chemnitz 80-78

Important game to mention about took place in Vechta. Twelfth ranked Rasta Vechta (11-14) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 11th ranked Chemnitz (11-13) 80-78 on Saturday evening. American Malik Parsons (190-1999, college: NWOSU) nailed 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Tommy Kuhse (188-1998, college: SMC) accounted for 17 points. Rasta Vechta's coach Christian Held allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Mali forward Amadou Sow (206-1998, college: UCSB) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Maltese-American point guard Eric Washington (183-1993, college: Miami, OH) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for Chemnitz in the defeat. Four Vechta and five Chemnitz players scored in double figures. Rasta Vechta have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Oldenburg. Chemnitz lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Vechta will play against Weissenfels (#16) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Chemnitz will play against Oldenburg (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vechta: K.Tommy 17+3reb+1ast, P.Malik 16+8reb+2ast, B.Tevin 15+2reb+3ast, H.Philipp 10+2reb, P.Lloyd 6+4reb+1ast, V.Alonzo 5+2reb+3ast
Chemnitz: S.Amadou 15+8reb+1ast, N.Sibande 12+4reb+1ast, E.Washington 12+4reb+5ast, C.Davis 10+5reb+3ast, K.Yebo 10+7reb, J.Schakel 8+2reb

ALBA - Rostock 89-85

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Seawolves (12-11) were defeated on the road by second ranked ALBA Berlin (18-7) 89-85 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. International Malte Delow (197-2001) fired 27 points for the winners. The former international center Norris Agbakoko (217-2000) chipped in 18 points. American forward Kassim Nicholson (200-1999, college: Tennessee St.) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard TJ Crockett (187-1999, college: Lindenwood) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. ALBA maintains second place with 18-7 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Bayern. Loser Seawolves dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. ALBA will meet bottom-ranked Braunschweig (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rostock will play against Frankfurt (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ALBA: D.Malte 27+3reb+2ast, A.Norris 18+4reb+1ast, M.Jonas 15+3reb+1ast, G.Sam 8+5reb+5ast, K.Jack 6+1reb+1ast, H.Bennet 5+4ast
Rostock: K.Nicholson 17+8reb+2ast, D.Lansdowne 16+2reb, T.Crockett 9+5reb+7ast, B.Leuchten 8+4reb+2ast, D.Schwartz 8+5reb, L.Kolenda 8+1ast

Hamburg - Trier 90-72

An interesting game took place in Hamburg where higher ranked Gladiators (14-11) were upset on the court of sixteenth ranked Hamburg Towers (9-14) 90-72 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gladiators. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Ross Williams (178-2000, college: TAMUCC, agency: Players Group) fired 27 points for the winners. Guard Devon Daniels (196-1998, college: NC State, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) chipped in 15 points. point guard Jordan Roland (185-1997, college: Northeastern, agency: Diamond Sports) produced 19 points and forward Urald King (198-1990, college: SE Oklahoma) added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamburg moved-up to fourteenth place. Newly promoted Trier keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. Hamburg will meet at home league's leader Bayern in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trier will play against Bamberg (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: W.Ross 27+3reb+2ast, D.Devon 15+3reb+3ast, M.Zsombor 12+6reb+2ast, G.Karl 9+3reb, T.Benedict 9+6reb+2ast, O.Kenneth 6+1reb
Trier: J.Roland 19+3reb+1ast, G.King 9+1reb+2ast, B.Yakhchali 9+3reb+1ast, N.Adekunle 7+1reb, M.Zirbes 6+3reb, U.King 6+6reb+2ast

Oldenburg - Wuerzburg 79-85

No shocking result in a game in Oldenburg where sixth ranked s Oliver Baskets (15-10) won against 10th ranked EWE Baskets (11-14) 85-79 on Sunday. Wuerzburg forced 21 Oldenburg turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Canadian guard Marcus Carr (188-1999, college: Texas) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. American point guard Brae Ivey (187-1997, college: SJSU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) chipped in 14 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. American-Central African point guard Chris Clemons (175-1997, college: Campbell, agency: JCK Sports Group) produced 23 points (made all of his eight free throws) and Croatian Tomislav Zubcic (213-1990) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Wuerzburg maintains sixth place with 15-10 record. Loser EWE Baskets dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Vechta. Wuerzburg will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oldenburg will play against Chemnitz (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: C.Marcus 23+7reb+11ast, T.Charles 14+5reb+1ast, I.Brae 14+2reb+9ast, E.Eddy 11+5reb, P.Alen 9+2reb, S.Johnathan 8+2reb+3ast
Oldenburg: C.Clemons 23+3reb+3ast, T.Zubcic 19+4reb, B.Fobbs 12+3reb+4ast, N.Tischler 11+3reb+3ast, S.Hinrichs 5+6reb+1ast, K.Lofton 5+4ast

Ulm - Bonn 84-77

The game between third ranked Telekom Baskets (16-10) and sixth ranked ratiopharm Ulm (15-9) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Telekom Baskets were defeated by ratiopharm Ulm in a tough game in Ulm 77-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Telekom Baskets. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 26-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Telekom Baskets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Mark Smith (193-1999, college: Kansas St.) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five ratiopharm Ulm players scored in double figures. ratiopharm Ulm's coach Ty Harrelson used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) responded with 23 points and guard Jalen Finch (185-1999, college: Georgia South) scored 16 points. Ulm have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Bonn at the other side dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. Ulm are looking forward to face Heidelberg (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bonn will play against Ludwigsburg (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Ulm: S.Justin 16+5reb+4ast, S.Christian 12+3reb+1ast, O.Malik 12+6reb, L.Christopher 11+5reb+3ast, S.Mark 10+8reb+4ast, W.Nelson 8+1ast
Bonn: J.Garrett 23+2reb, J.Finch 16+1reb+1ast, J.Aminu 11+3reb+1ast, M.Kessens 10+6reb, A.Comithier 7+7reb+3ast, P.Heckmann 6+4reb+2ast

Jena - Oldenburg 97-75

There was an upset when higher ranked EWE Baskets (11-14) were crushed on the road by fourteenth ranked Science City Jena (9-15) 97-75 on Wednesday. Jena outrebounded Oldenburg 43-28 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jena looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American swingman Joe Wieskamp (198-1999, college: Iowa) fired 28 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Keith Braxton (196-1997, college: SFU) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Science City Jena players scored in double figures. Science City Jena's coach Bjoern Harmsen felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. American-Central African point guard Chris Clemons (175-1997, college: Campbell, agency: JCK Sports Group) produced 20 points and 4 assists and American center Michale Kyser (208-1991, college: La Tech, agency: SLN) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Jena went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. Loser EWE Baskets dropped to the eleventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Vechta. Jena will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oldenburg will play against Chemnitz (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jena: W.Joe 28+9reb, I.Uchenna 13+3ast, B.Keith 12+6reb+2ast, M.William 10+4reb+2ast, B.Lorenz 9+3reb+2ast, C.Chris 7+2reb
Oldenburg: C.Clemons 20+3reb+4ast, S.Hinrichs 12+4reb+1ast, M.Kyser 11+7reb, D.Tucker 9+3reb+3ast, B.Fobbs 7+3reb+2ast, K.Lofton 7+2reb+3ast